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Selma Blair Medical Emergency Clarified
Selma Blair's spokesperson clarifies medical emergency at JFK Airport.
In brief
Selma Blair's spokesperson clarifies medical emergency at JFK Airport. Selma Blair experienced a medical emergency on a flight to New York, not an assault, after being arrested. Originally reported by FemaleFirst.
Spokesperson Clarifies Incident
Selma Blair's spokesperson corrected public reports about her medical emergency at JFK Airport.
“Since Sunday night, the public account of what happened to Selma aboard a flight to New York has been built almost entirely on a police statement and a decade-old headline”
Arrested After Medical Emergency
Selma Blair was arrested at JFK Airport before being taken to hospital after a medical emergency.
“Selma Blair experienced a medical emergency on the flight. There was no attempt to open the door of the aircraft. Selma did not intend to harm anyone”
Medical Condition Details
Selma Blair has multiple sclerosis and pseudobulbar affect, requiring a service dog for mobility.
“She still has bad days, and she lives with pain daily. Selma also has pseudobulbar affect, a neurological condition secondary to her MS”
Arrest Context
Selma Blair was arrested for two counts of second-degree assault but released on bail.
“The actress recently appeared in court to plead not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault, before being released on bail”
The takeaway
Selma Blair experienced a medical emergency on a flight to New York, not an assault, after being arrested.
